Wood are recruiting a Material and Corrosion Technical Authority on a staff or contract basis to support our Client, TP-OTC, on development of their Phase 2 Onshore Processing Facility EPC scope. The position is based in the Client engineering office in Istanbul for an initial 12 month period and may likely include visits to Client site within Türkiye. As the largest reserve in the Black Sea (amounting to a confirmed capacity of 405BCM), Sakarya gas field is located approximately 170km offshore of Türkiye at a depth of 2150m. Development of the subsea infrastructure and OPF (Onshore Processing Facility) has recently been completed with Gas to Flare being achieved in April 2023 and Gas to Grid in August 2023, making it the world's fastest offshore field development. Further to this Phase 1 development, Turkish Petroleum continue exploration and are now already developing Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the project which includes provision of an FPU (Floating Production Unit). The Candidate shall integrate within the Client Engineering Group, and to the project team. Separately, Wood already provide Operations Assurance to TP-OTC, and the role of Discipline Technical Authorities, are critical to the safe and successful delivery of Türkiye's national, Supervisory and Managerial Duties:
* Lead and supervise the other team members to ensure delivery of project objectives inclusive of safety, integrity, planning and commercial aspects.
* Provide general leadership, coaching and mentoring for all team members.
Basic Purpose of Job:
* Offer Subject Matter Expert level of input, advice and guidance to the Engineering team within the scope of Materials and Corrosion.
* Provide decision-making ability for the Materials and Corrosion within the TP-OTC engineering team within the scope of Phase 2 OPF (Onshore Processing Facility) EPC.
* Liaison with vendors, contractor and other Client personnel to satisfy the various aspects of the project.
* Deliver the relevant Material and Corrosion related project objectives.
C.Eng. a full member of engineering institution. Desirable.
* BSc/BEng/MEng degree course that satisfies the academic requirements of the Engineering Institutions for chartered status associate membership of an engineering institution at an appropriate level. Desirable.
* BSc/BEng/MEng in an appropriate subject together with relevant experience and job responsibilities. Desirable.
* Associate membership of an engineering institution at an appropriate level. Essential.
* HND/HNC in engineering or equivalent with considerable experience and job responsibilities in relevant engineering and maintenance positions. Essential.
* MSc or MBA or similar to demonstrate personal development. Desirable.
Specific Training/ Specialist Skills
* Experience of Oil and Gas operations. Essential.
* Experience of Gas Plant operations - Conceptual Design/FEED/Detailed Design/Engineering. Essential.
* Modelling, RCM, FMEA and criticality techniques in general. Desirable.
* Supervision of engineering teams, including development of personnel. Desirable.
* Evidence of design and engineering expertise within Material and Corrosion discipline. Essential
* Proficient in all international standards and regulations such as ASME, ANSI, ISO etc. in their field of expertise. Essential
Experience
* 15 years+ experience in the same role. Essential.
* Incident investigation skills. Desirable.
* Knowledge of relevant Oil & Gas legislation and guidance. Essential.
* Management of sub-contractors & budgets. Desirable.
* Able to understand and implement complex plans and resourced work schedules. Essential.
* Able to innovate: utilise tools, techniques, processes or equipment which are successfully used in other contexts which can be successfully applied to design and engineering. Essential.
* Management of the engineering function on a contract or asset. Desirable.
* Substantial experience in similar technical management positions held within engineering/oil & gas industries with evidence of personal development within those industries. Essential.
* Experience working in EPC projects of operators. Advantageous.
* Knowledge of Commissioning and Operation. Advantageous
Personal Skills
* Good communication & interpersonal skills across all levels of an organisation. Essential.
* Good analytical and report writing skills. Essential.
* Can demonstrate intellectual capabilities: can substantiate the ability to apply engineering theory in a practical maintenance context. Essential.
* Can demonstrate or has had management, leadership and supervisory roles. Desirable.
* Is enthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn. Essential.
* Is flexible and mobile and able to work efficiently in an industry subject to change. Essential.
* Can demonstrate team building skills and is effective at managing a range of individuals with different skills. Desirable.
* Can demonstrate a sound safety and environmental attitude and culture. Essential.
* Is Pro active and has a professional outlook. Essential.
* Good team player. Essential.
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